During this difficult moment caused by the coronavirus emergency, we feel it’s important to highlight the fact that it’s not all bad news: solidarity is also on the increase.
A few days ago, the UN appealed for a global ceasefire on the occasion of the coronavirus pandemic. And now, almost incredibly, temporary peace agreements are being reached in one country after another. Various armed groups have responded worldwide by agreeing to lay down their weapons. A positive, surprising and unexpected effect of this global health emergency…
A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Madras announced their development of a revolutionary technology that allows the generation of hydrogen fuel, starting from regular sea water... if the invention were successful, it would be a turning point for green mobility, as it would be a great alternative to the use of fossil fuels.
Something good for the country, the environment and the heart. Instead of gifts For King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s 40th birthday, Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering asked citizens to adopt a stray dog, plant a tree or help clean up the neighborhood.
Is there a connection between our inner life and the effectiveness of germs? An extract from one of Rudolf Steiner’s lectures – held in Basel over a century ago, in 1914.
In the context of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Italian MD Alberto Carlo Zaccagna gives sound advice on defending against viruses and bacteria. Especially relevant for those who cannot go into full self-quarantine. The original video of this interview was posted on March 5, 2020. This version includes English subtitles. (more…)
Taking your shoes off before entering the house is an established habit in Asian and Middle Eastern culture. In Japan shoes are also taken off upon entering restaurants, gyms, schools and other public places. Although to some of us it may seem like a somewhat strange custom, over the years numerous experts have researched this important practice, highlighting many good reasons why it should be adopted everywhere.
Although much is known about the movements that bees make to communicate with one another, a new study conducted by the entomologists of the University of Minnesota has revealed more than 1,500 “waggle dances” used by the bees to indicate to their sisters the location of their favorite flowers.
A group of researchers has looked into the positive impact of biodiversity in agriculture, confirming that flowers, wild herbs, sieves and fruit trees improve crop yield.
